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Travelers wait to retrieve their bags after Southwest canceled their flights.
Air Travel News
Massive Southwest Cancellations Continue—What Went Wrong
December 27, 2022 01:02 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
China is one of the last major travel destinations in the world to still have strict COVID protocols for travelers—but not for much longer.
COVID + Travel
China Drops COVID Quarantine for International Arrivals
December 26, 2022 06:38 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
A collection of Monos Hybrid Luggage in various colors
Packing Tips + Gear
15 Essential Travel Items AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2022
December 23, 2022 07:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Closeup of Cheeseburger
Travel Tips + Etiquette
A Love Letter to Room Service Cheeseburgers
December 23, 2022 09:22 AM
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Rosalie Tinelli
A blue and gold train on an arched bridge with fall foliage and mountains in the background.
Trains
The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities
December 22, 2022 07:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Tired of waiting in long TSA security lines? Help is on the way.
Air Travel News
Getting Through TSA Will Be Easier and Quicker in 2023—Here’s Why
December 22, 2022 04:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
Chef Jose Andres distributes food in Ukraine as part of his World Central Kitchen efforts.
Loyalty + Rewards
9 Loyalty Programs That Let You Turn Points and Miles Into Charitable Donations
December 22, 2022 03:32 PM
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Paul Rubio
Coral reef off of Yabou Island in the Red Sea, part of Neom, Saudi Arabia.
Travel for Good
Can Travel Curb Its Global Emissions and Create a Better Future?
December 22, 2022 08:37 AM
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Greg Sullivan
Airlines are warning travelers of delays and cancellations due to winter storms.
Trending News
How to Salvage Your Holiday Travel Plans as Winter Storms Loom
December 21, 2022 04:14 PM
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Michelle Baran
Main lounge area with chairs at the Charlotte Airport Centurion Lounge
Loyalty + Rewards
New Guest Fees Are Coming to Amex’s Centurion Lounges—Here’s How to Avoid Them
December 21, 2022 11:59 AM
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Paul Rubio
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Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler
December 21, 2022 11:01 AM
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Courtney Holden
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Food + Drink
Visiting the Biggest Tea Garden in the U.S.
December 20, 2022 03:39 PM
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Victoria M. Walker
Close up of a mans hand holding a phone with the Lyft app open
Trending News
How to Earn Airline Miles on Lyft Rides
December 19, 2022 08:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
The polar air arrives as an earlier storm buried parts of the northeastern U.S. in snow—including Vermont.
Trending News
Arctic Front Threatens to Disrupt Holiday Travel as Temperatures Plummet
December 19, 2022 02:27 PM
Amtrak Airo train exterior image
Trains
Amtrak Offers First Look at Its New Fleet of Trains
December 16, 2022 07:44 PM
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Michelle Baran
A woman in a hotel rooms looks out a window in an illustration by Melanie Lambrick
Trending News
How to Set (Actually) Meaningful Travel Resolutions for 2023
December 16, 2022 12:30 PM
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Kayla Stewart
American Airlines plane from the side
Trending News
American Airlines Is Making It Harder to Get Status
December 15, 2022 10:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vail Mountain covered in snow
Destination Spotlight
The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Adventure in Vail, Colorado
December 15, 2022 08:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Portia and Tanya eat breakfast on the patio of the White Lotus, with stunning Taormina views.
Art + Culture
Where to Go in Sicily if You Liked ‘The White Lotus’
December 15, 2022 12:29 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Child on skis with a wide stance, leaning on ski poles.
Trending News
Where to Go for a Beginner-Friendly Ski Experience
December 14, 2022 07:37 PM
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Bailey Berg
Pouring wine at Conn Creek Winery.
Food + Drink
Essential Napa Valley Wine Experiences You Have to Try
December 14, 2022 01:00 PM
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Regine T. Rosseau
A dish at Thomas Keller's Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge.
Food and Drink
A New Napa Valley Dining Experience Is Demystifying Caviar
December 14, 2022 12:46 PM
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Jillian Dara
SingleThread
Food + Drink
There’s a New Michelin Award Restaurants Can Win—and It’s Not Earned by Culinary Excellence
December 14, 2022 12:20 PM
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Jessie Beck
United is investing big in long-haul travel.
Air Travel News
United Just Placed a Massive Order for Boeing Wide-Body Planes—What This Means for Future United Flights
December 13, 2022 09:56 AM
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Michelle Baran
Jennifer Coolidge sitting with luggage in season two of the White Lotus
Packing Tips + Gear
All the Luggage I Could Identify From The White Lotus: Season 2
December 12, 2022 05:17 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
After the Biden administration eased Cuba travel restrictions earlier this year, Delta is relaunching Havana flights from Miami.
Air Travel News
Delta to Resume Cuba Service in 2023
December 09, 2022 06:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
hands holding a phone on a plane
Trending News
You’ll Soon Be Able to Make Phone Calls on Europe Flights
December 08, 2022 06:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
Croatia's Hvar harbor seen from a high vantage point
Trending News
Croatia Joins Schengen, Europe’s Free Travel Zone
December 08, 2022 01:02 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Coming to an airport near you: new Breeze flights.
Air Travel News
Breeze Airways Is Adding 22 New Routes—Here’s the Full List
December 07, 2022 03:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
The view from the inside of a Hobbit Hole looking out.
Trending News
You Can Soon Stay in Hobbiton From The Lord of the Rings—if You’re Quick
December 07, 2022 02:47 PM
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Bailey Berg
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